However, the captain delayed take-off due to poor weather conditions in Accra, Kumasi, and Obuasi. The aircraft eventually took off at 9:12 a.m. under marginal weather conditions.
Throughout the flight, the crew adjusted altitude several times to avoid low clouds. Weather reports indicated mist and low visibility across southern Ghana. In Accra, visibility ranged between 5 and 7 kilometres, with clouds as low as 700 feet. Conditions were worse in Kumasi, where drizzle reduced visibility to about 4 kilometres, and thick clouds sat between 600 and 900 feet.
There was limited weather information available along the flight route, and witnesses in the Brofoyedru area reported fog and rain around the time of the crash. Investigators noted that rapid changes in environmental conditions over the terrain could have caused turbulence and downdrafts.
The aircraft was declared serviceable before departure and confirmed to be in good working condition by flight data records.
All eight people on board, including senior government officials and military personnel, died in the crash.
The committee has since recommended urgent upgrades to the Ghana Air Force’s fleet, including acquiring aircraft equipped with modern safety and navigation systems to enhance flight safety and prevent future tragedies.
